Kansas City, Missouri – Kansas Citians should brace for triple-digit heat index values and potential afternoon thunderstorms on Wednesday, with peak impacts hitting around 1 p.m.
According to the National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill, Wednesday’s high of 94°F could feel closer to 98°F due to high humidity. Thunderstorms may develop after 1 p.m. and could intensify by late afternoon. Some cells could bring damaging winds and heavy rain, especially along I-35 and I-70, with localized flooding possible.
The region remains under a hazardous weather outlook as the summer pattern locks in with hot, unstable air through the weekend. While sunny skies dominate early Wednesday, any storm cells that form could bring wind gusts over 40 mph and up to a half inch of rainfall in under an hour.
Drivers should use caution during the Wednesday afternoon commute, especially on elevated highways and urban low-lying roads. Residents are urged to hydrate, avoid strenuous outdoor activity during peak heat, and monitor weather updates from NWS Kansas City.
Looking Ahead: Kansas City 5-Day Forecast
- Tuesday (June 24): High 91°F, chance of storms before and after 11 a.m.
- Wednesday (June 25): High 94°F, storms possible after 1 p.m., heat index near 98°F
- Thursday (June 26): High 94°F, slight storm chance, mainly late
- Friday (June 27): High 92°F, 40% chance of storms
- Saturday (June 28): High 93°F, storms possible by night
- Sunday (June 29): High 91°F, more scattered storms possible
